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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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